School Dining Assistant — Part-Time

Education Authority; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Education Authority is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to join the catering unit at Blessed Trinity College, Antrim Road. You will assist with basic food prep, serving meals, and maintaining clean dining areas to support a smooth school meal service.

Role involves promoting meals to pupils, parents and staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. Training and development opportunities are available as part of the post.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Effective communication skills to support team working, taking instruction and engagement with customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Effective organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Motivation towards providing excellent food and customer service for our children and young people.
• Values orientation aligning with EA ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and beverages.
• Assist with simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organise and control food service points.
• Transfer and serve meals and snacks to pupils.
• Promote meals to pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintain hygiene and clean dining areas and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Customer service

Training willingness

Job description

The Education Authority is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to join the catering unit at Blessed Trinity College, Antrim Road. You will assist with basic food prep, serving meals, and maintaining clean dining areas to support a smooth school meal service.

Role involves promoting meals to pupils, parents and staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. Training and development opportunities are available as part of the post.